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Originally Posted by greg99
It does seem that R2 shouldn't be given home. She did touch 3rd before the ball was dead, but it wasn't a "legal" touch.
Another question, How does the defense make a dead ball appeal?
Thanks for all the help.
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I agree it seems to defy logic, that's the rule. But think of it this way: when a runner is running the bases and the ball becomes dead, a "snapshot" of the runners' position is taken. The only thing that matters is the ball became dead and now you need to know where the runners were at that moment.
MB is correct. Just give the proper awards and let the offense figure it out. A calm explanation to the DC might keep him/her in the game, but that's a big "might." Don't let the DC distract you from observing the runners. Umpires need to know exactly what they did during the dead ball awards!